School: Cortown (roll number 3113)
- Location:
- Cortown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Peadar Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0701, Page 007
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- James Tallon of Martry has the cure for warts. The person must bring cotton thread James kneels down on one knee. He makes the Sign of the Cross on himself Then makes the Sign of the cross with the thread on the hand where the are. He asks how many warts you have. He ties a knot on the thread He puts the thread in his purce. He says to the person, "Your as well off without them." and the person not to be looking at the warts begin to wither away and there are gone in about three days. He cured my warts
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- John Gaughran
- Gender
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